external image 250px-Nerva_Tivoli_Massimo.jpgEmperor Nervaexternal image 250px-Traianus
Created By: C
ari Zellmann

Date of Birth: November 8, 30 A.D.

City/Empire of Birth: the village of Narni, 50 km north of Rome

Date of Death: January 27, 98 A.D.

Famous Children (if any) or Family Members:


  • His Great-Grandfather, M. Cocceius Nerva was a consul in 36 B.C.E.
  • His Grand father, M. Cocceius Nerva was a jurist who accompanied Emperor Tiberius on his retirement to Capri in 26 A.D.
  • Aunt Rubellia Bassa was the great- grand daughter of Tiberius
  • Father was Marcus Cocceuis Nerva
  • Sergia Plautilla was Nerva's mother
  • Nerva adopted Emperor Trajan as his Successor

What significant historical events was this person involved in? What role did they play in these events?: Emperor Nerva spent much of his two year rule cleaning up after Domitian, the Emperor before him. He released those improsened for treason, restored the confiscated property, and involved the senate in his rule. Nerva also repaired the Collusium which had been damaged during a flood and continued the policy of road building and repiar. Nerva was also the first of the Five Good Emperors.

In your opinion, why should future students know about this person? Future students should know about this person because he was the first of the Five Good Emperors. Emperor Nerva began the 84 year period of peace through out the Roman Empire.